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Elon Musk Could Face a MOUNTAIN of Subpoenas in 2027

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Miller, T. (2026, October 21). Elon Musk Could Face a MOUNTAIN of Subpoenas in 2027. The Bulwark. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/elon-musk-could-face-a-mountain-of

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The article discusses various political figures and topics including interviews, election predictions, and advertising strategies for the 2028 race. It mentions that Elon Musk is among those who could face subpoenas from Democratic committees in 2027. The piece also promotes subscriptions to The Bulwark for additional content and analysis.

Written by AI on 2026-10-21, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Elon Musk could face a significant number of subpoenas in 2027, according to discussions by Tim Miller on *The Bulwark*'s podcast. In the episode, Miller and his co-host discussed potential targets for Democratic committees in the upcoming year, with Musk being highlighted alongside figures like RFK Jr., Todd Blanche, and Jared Kushner. The conversation also touched upon political figures such as Pete Buttigieg and Jon Ossoff's potential roles in future elections.

The Bulwark*, a platform known for its in-depth political analysis, provides members access to exclusive content including ad-free episodes and member-only chats that delve deeper into these discussions. Members can engage with the podcast crew directly through various channels like live AMAs on Substack and YouTube, where they can ask questions about such topics as Musk's potential legal challenges.

The platform suggests that joining *The Bulwark* helps followers navigate the complexities of ongoing political developments more effectively.

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This week’s Next Level starts out as a Secret Podcast episode, before Tim and Sam crash the stage. asserted

Tim → start → stage

They discuss Sarah’s interview with Pete Buttigieg, why Jon Ossoff might be history’s choice for 2028 whether he likes it or not. uncertain

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Then the crew turns to Vivek Ramaswamy’s despicable ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, and whether JD Vance might be (shudder) underrated in 2028. uncertain

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who they most want to see hauled before Democratic committees in 2027, with Elon Musk, RFK Jr., Todd Blanche, and Jared Kushner all making the list. asserted

Musk → want → list

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you → follow → Bulwark

We can’t make the news less insane, but we can help you make sense of it with smart people who haven’t lost the plot. asserted

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A subscription gets you: - Never hit a Bulwark paywall again — get every article and newsletter, including JVL's Triad, The Focus Group, and Receipts. asserted

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